Mile High FI Podcast

We talked about our own morning routines, what works for us, and what doesn’t. Here are a few highlights: Wake-up time Working out in the morning Do we meditate? Will making the bed in the morning change your life? Is there one perfect morning routine for everybody? ____ ____ Links Doug.Show Podcast 1500 Days to Freedom – Think different and escape the rat race.

We had a great sit-down with Diania and Maggie at Camp FI and fielded some fun and off-the-wall questions from the audience. Here are a few highlights: What pursuits have been most fulfilling for you? What is your side-hustle exit plan? Getting started on YouTube Getting started with a podcast and overcoming the fear of being one of many Do you believe in the four-percent rule? What do you know now that you wish you knew ten years ago? What equipment do you use? How much liquid cash is too much? Decompressing after leaving work Keep an eye and ear open for the other episode from Camp FI coming out in a couple of weeks. Links: Friends on FIRE – Podcast on Financial Independence Retire Early EconoMe Conference – March 2023 Optimal Finance Daily Podcast ____ ____

Carl traveled to wonderful Austin, TX for the Tesla factory opening. Doug asks him all about it. They welcome in a NEW sponsor! Carl’s Cyber Rodeo YouTube Video Cyber Rodeo Blog Post on 1500 Days ____ ____

Doug and Carl talk to Brian Feroldi about growth investing, volatility, and Brian’s new book. Investing – What advice would you give to a 22-year-old? – Brian’s investments – Great investors including the OG of FIRE – Growth investing: qualitative versus quantitative measures Brian’s book – Why write a book? – Another investing book? Why this one is different. – Who should read this? Closing – Brian’s perfect day – Why walking is so good ____ Links https://www.brianferoldi.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs60_Z83HU76uygzHRQl0kA https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Stock-Market-Everything-ebook/dp/B09NQQKZ9G/ https://economeconference.com/

Carl and Doug talk about what car they would get if they had to buy something. It’s just a thought experiment since neither of them plan on getting a car in the near term.   ____  

Doug and Carl talk to Brittany Dunn about exercise, diet, accountability, and finding inner peace at Sam’s Club. How Brittany’s 4-hour commute triggered a 7-year move to Beijing Body composition (why BMI is evil!) Carl’s fitness routine H.I.I.T. versus steady-state cardio How to stay fit for life Links Brittany’s Site Brittany on Instagram Ben Greenfield Life – Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice ____  

Checking in and updating on our fitness goals. We talk about accountability partners, pull-ups, watching our proteins, and just generally checking in to track our progress. We hope this inspires you to get out there and make positive changes! ____

Doug and Carl host another mailbag episode. An innocent conversation about investing devolved into lots of butt talk … Doug doesn’t contribute to tax-advantaged accounts. Is he wrong? Is it ever too late to switch over to Vanguard and index funds? What is the draw-down process like in retirement? Finally, Doug and Carl talk about recent purchases including a bidet … ____ ____ Links https://radicalpersonalfinance.libsyn.com/314-how-you-can-get-more-money-for-early-retirement-by-using-an-ira-or-401k-even-if-you-have-to-pay-the-10-penalty The Podcast for Location Independent Entrepreneurs The DC: Global Events & Meetups for Location Independent Entrepreneurs BitLift ⚡️ Your Wingman Down The Crypto Rabbit Hole

Doug and Carl talk about how much money is needed to quit. How Carl got his number way wrong The purpose of the 4% rule Bad sequence returns early in retirement aren’t the end of the world Doug and Carl discuss what they’re up to Links FIRE and The 4% Rule | MHFi 003 cFIREsim ____ ____

Doug and Carl interview Diane Hirschorn, a former money manager to the rich and famous. Financial goals of the rich The sad story about the lady who died with infinite wealth, but no friends How you can live on Pebble Beach in a massive estate with a 4,000 square foot personal gym on your property, and still be jealous of your neighbors Diane meets Jack Bogle Links Home | My Site 1 Diane Hirschhorn Bogleheads Investing Advice and Info ____ ____